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AV54 VHY

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,006 mi
Last recorded184,006 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VHY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 184,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside age related (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sills undersealed

suspension components all corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 183,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 181,599 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 179,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 177,370 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 175,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 173,540 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 170,260 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 170,259 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 167,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 167,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 159,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2015 159,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 148,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 129,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 123,057 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,524 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

**STRONG ADVISE** O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2009 112,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 112,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 99,558 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AV54 VHY is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 VHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV54 VHY is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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